lake district canary 4,531 Posted July 20, 2016 One of the main reasons we were promoted last time out in the championship, the chief motivation and inspiration came from BJ. Now I know we had good performers all round the team, but Johnson added a bite and passion that so many times made the difference - that away win at Blackburn, that goal against the scum and many good performamces/goals through the season, until near the end when he ran out of steam a bit. We might lack his kind of passion and determination this season. So who will be that inspiration this time? Naismith? Canos? It''s difficult to imagine any of our players we have now fulfilling that role. Naismith, according to Everton fans, is that kind of player but we haven''t really seen it yet. Its an ingredient which we need imo. All the players should be up for the challenge of getting promoted again, but what gets you there is that extra bit of inspired determination to succeed - and not all players have that. We had BJ last time, the previous two promotions we had Grant Holt. So who could it be this time? Someone yet to arrive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggerdoo 6 Posted July 20, 2016 Klose, Tettey & Naismith will provide the steel and quality needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted July 20, 2016 The BJ Factor sounds like the Adult Channel''s version of the X Factor.Buzzwords such as passion, heart, guts etc are overplayed by the media. Norwich need players who can deliver the results required - no cliches are needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,373 Posted July 20, 2016 Personally I wouldn''t have picked Brad Johnson out as a gamechanging hero before that season; it could be absolutely anyone.Personally, good as he has always been, it would be nice to see Howson step up and start running games as we know he could. You see it now and then, and of course he has a very high general level of performance, but I can''t remember many games where you would say ''We wouldn''t have won that game without Howson'' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,283 Posted July 20, 2016 Naismith! He was appalling in his body language in the three months with us since January!I''m a little lost why the love fest for him, he''s another player which is so overrated, another RVW.I hope that Tettey, Howson and Klose will push on, but that''s a very good point Lakey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 20, 2016 I opened this thread expecting something else[:(] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted July 20, 2016 I didn''t even need to open the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,317 Posted July 20, 2016 Not sure, it''s a difficult argument to swallow...Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 20, 2016 [quote user="Mr Apples"]Not sure, it''s a difficult argument to swallow...Apples[/quote][:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted July 20, 2016 I think Lakey is in a round about sort of way saying cumeth the hour cumeth the man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,317 Posted July 20, 2016 Whoever grasps the responsibility will just need to take it on the chin...Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted July 20, 2016 [quote user="Mr Apples"]Whoever grasps the responsibility will just need to take it on the chin...Apples[/quote]Only if tongue in cheek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted July 20, 2016 Spit it out man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted July 20, 2016 This BJ thread sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 20, 2016 [quote user="Hoola Han Solo"]This BJ thread sucks.[/quote]I agree, the whole subject leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted July 20, 2016 Jeez, you lot on here really do gobble up any opportunity to insert any smutty innuendo . personally i find it rather hard to swallow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted July 20, 2016 It''s starting to pick up a head of steam though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted July 20, 2016 Thats the trouble with this message board, anything interesting is not sustained, it just comes in spurts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,934 Posted July 20, 2016 Everyone loves a B.J . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted July 20, 2016 Except Lewis Grabban Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted July 20, 2016 I''m not going to rise to this.....,. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted July 20, 2016 As the Bihop said to the actress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted July 20, 2016 I''m off to watch carry on up the khyber to get a break from the innuendo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted July 20, 2016 [quote user="lappinitup"]I''m not going to rise to this.....,.[/quote]Stop being so hard with yourself Lapps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 20, 2016 [quote user="Its Character Forming"]I''m off to watch carry on up the khyber to get a break from the innuendo[/quote]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVrm6Qc6neM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted July 20, 2016 this threads gone quiet for 15 mins, is everyone sitting back smoking a cigarette, feeling very content , after the bjfactor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,934 Posted July 20, 2016 I know it''s only a friendly but City have blown very hot and cold today . Haven''t risen to the occasion but let''s hope there''s more to come when the season starts proper . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites